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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
IKO 606LABORATORY PROJECTS FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION3 + 02nd Semester10

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Doctorate Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The objective of the course is to develop an in-depth understanding of pedagogy and philosophy of project-based learning model as well as other inquiry processes in science laboratory practices for fostering the learners to implement these processes by harvesting their knowledge on their own and demonstrate their new understandings through a variety of presentation modes with an emphasis on practical skills in science laboratory. Further, the course involves empowering the learners to pursue an aspiration in serving as a model to adopt project-based learning as teachers for their students in their classroom practices by providing a learning environment in which students create ad present a research based project that is driven by their own interest and mastery of a subject.
Course Content Preparation and application of science and technology practices.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Understand the importance of practical skills and learn approaches toward laboratory work
2Design scenario based on scientific process skills and develop a worksheet
3Develop an insight into the pedagogy of project-based learning model and to enrich their theoretical knowledge and the importance of project-based learning
5Use scientific method and develop science process skills to design investigations, observe, determine variables to measure, plus record and evaluate data by using appropriate tools and instruments
4Engage practices by taking steps to develop and implement a project including the process of definition and research the problem, determine possible solutions, development and implementation a plan, reflection and evaluation.
6Develop basic professional skills - oral and written communication skills, collaboration skills, research (gathering information) skills, drawing conclusion, and decision making process through project based learning
7Engage real world problem solving process with an understanding of multidisciplinary insight into various fundamental sciences, mathematics, environmental, social, cultural, economic and ethical issues through project based learning
8Engage learners through active learning involving project-based learning as a means to construct their own knowledge, enhance their interest toward science, and competency in science laboratory concepts through project based learning
9Develop skills of problem solving, creative thinking, critical thinking, and information skills to investigate, draw conclusions about, decision-making and create content through project based learning
10Provide an extended process of scientific inquiry in response to real world and authentic problems and controversial socio-scientific issues through project based learning
11Nurture learners’ scientific literacy and nature of science introducing inquiry-based instructional activities with real-world applications help students learn key academic content and practice through project based learning
12Foster an aspiration to use effectively information and communication technologies through inquiry based laboratory works
13Encourage learners be able to foster an aspiration in serving as a model to adopt project-based learning as teachers for their students in their classroom practices

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
PO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14PO 15
LO 00152   32        
LO 00255  534      44
LO 00355             
LO 004255544445443345
LO 005555544445443345
LO 00655 5           
LO 007 5 5    555    
LO 00855             
LO 00955   5     335 
LO 01055   4423435232
LO 011455 5          
LO 012 5     5       
LO 01355 4     33 35 
Sub Total516215241823181518201914142516
Contribution451212111211121

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14342
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)4728
Assignments440160
Mid-terms11515
Final examination11515
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






260

10
COURSE DETAILS
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 Course TermNoInstructors
Details 2015-2016 Spring1AYŞE SAVRAN GENCER
Details 2015-2016 Fall1AYŞE SAVRAN GENCER
Details 2014-2015 Fall1AYŞE SAVRAN GENCER


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
IKO 606 LABORATORY PROJECTS FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 3 + 0 1 Turkish 2015-2016 Spring
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Prof. Dr. AYŞE SAVRAN GENCER asavran@pau.edu.tr EGT A0405 %
Goals The objective of the course is to develop an in-depth understanding of pedagogy and philosophy of project-based learning model as well as other inquiry processes in science laboratory practices for fostering the learners to implement these processes by harvesting their knowledge on their own and demonstrate their new understandings through a variety of presentation modes with an emphasis on practical skills in science laboratory. Further, the course involves empowering the learners to pursue an aspiration in serving as a model to adopt project-based learning as teachers for their students in their classroom practices by providing a learning environment in which students create ad present a research based project that is driven by their own interest and mastery of a subject.
Content Preparation and application of science and technology practices.
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 The importance of science and engineering practices in science education
2 Approaches toward laboratory works: Inductive, Deductive, Technical Skills Approaches
3 Approaches toward laboratory works: Science Process Skills; Inquiry Approach, STEM education
4 Types of laboratory experiments: Demonstration experiments; Technical skills based experiments; Recipe experiments, Problem based experiments
5 Develop Closed to Open ended experimental worksheets
6 Use of scenarios in laboratory and process of design experiment based on scenario
7 Engineering Design Process in STEM Education
8 Robotics in science education
9 Using Vernier experiment probes in science laboratory works
10 Theoretical framework of project based learning in laboratory; Experimental, Collection and Product/Model Projects
11 Elements of project based earning: Defining criterions; Motivation; Set the goals; Determine a topic; Materials and tools; Teams and defining roles; Defining budget; Timing and planning; Using Information technologies; Defining properties of reporting and presentation; Determining criterions for evaluation and competency.
12 Steps of project based learning: Asking questions or defining problems; Research the problem; Propose possible solutions; Developing a plan, Implementing the plan, Analyzing and interpreting data; Project reporting; Project presentation; Project evaluation and reflection
13 Project Evaluation: Project Portfolios; Project journals; Rubrics for projects; Self-evaluation
14 Planning and management a project, science fair and science center. Measurement and assessment in laboratory works
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam50Final Exam
Midterm Exam50Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes